Archive for October, 2011

17C predicted tomorrow, if so final bit of vinyl wrapping before I go.

by: Gromett October 22, 2011

If it is as warm as the BBC predicts I will get the passenger door bottom half done and the last of the big side panels done.   I will then just have the thin panels and the ones above the drivers and passenger doors to do next summer when I get back.  I am hoping [...]

Long range wifi aerial a big success

by: Gromett October 22, 2011

Fitting security lock to back of van.

by: Gromett October 22, 2011

I wanted an extra lock on the back of the van but didn’t want to spend another £60 odd on another deadlock then have to install it.  I went for the haspless padlock type.  An extremely easy install which took around half an hour.  Most of that time was spent trimming insulation……   I was [...]

Gaslow Install part 1

by: Gromett October 22, 2011

In pictures…     Whilst trying to fit the back box on I realised that none of the 3 sets of screws supplied were suitable for a panel van and were all too long.  I have ordered some new stainless steel ones from screwfix so this job is also on hold.

Galsow system arrived.

by: Gromett October 18, 2011

My gaslow system arrived today.  Although it has broken the budget it does look like it is going to be worth it. I spent £29.85 on my last gas cylinder.  On the quick and ready calculations it is going to cost me £17 to refill the 11KG Gaslow cylinder.  That’s quite a saving. Having said [...]